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    China Panda

    3.8 (213 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    We were camping in Buellton and wanted Chinese food. China Panda did not disappoint! Nice ambiance and excellent service. Everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely be back every time we're in town.

    Jojet O.

    China Panda 272 E Hwy 246 Ste 106 Buellton, CA 93427 (805) 688-1291 May 26, 2024. *It was our last night in Buellton, after spending the weekend in Solvang and Santa Barbara. I was craving honey walnut prawns. We were staying at Quality Inn-Buellton and the Front Desk recommended China Panda. *Located at a small strip mall. Greeted immediately with a smile. *We ordered combination chow-mein, combination fried rice, string beans in black beans sauce with beef and my favorite honey walnut prawns. Everything was delicious, compliments to the honey walnut prawns. Seasoning of the dishes were just right, not to salty, not bland, not oily as well. *Overall, great service and delicious foods.

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    I like this place a lot. The people working there are very nice. The food is good & healthy. Their egg rolls are light and fluffy.

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    5 months ago

    Order take out from them pretty often and they are always super polite. Their pan fried noodles are my favorite.

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    9 months ago

    Foods good we stayed at pea soup Andersons hotel and ate here no regrets would definitely eat here again next visit to solvang

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    8 months ago

    Food and service are great. I'm a local and been coming to China Panda for years. I highly recommend

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    Great food and service! My wife loves their chicken and shrimp sizzling rice soup! Friendly staff.

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    Best Chinese! Fresh, clean, taste. Perfect noodles. Hidden gem in shopping center. Yum yum.

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    The service was very good, the food was very tasty, I would stop again. The ambiance was very nice and relaxing.

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    Incredible service and food! If you are in the area you have to try it out. The owners are so sweet!

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